First Americans
Native American religious beliefs were based on...
Reverence for Nature
The Roman Senate was most similar to...
The U.S. Congress
What do the Aztec, Maya and Inca civilizations have in common?
They were all very organized societies.
The life and teachings of Jesus inspired what new religion?
Christianity.
How many continents did the Muslim world link traders across?
Three (3)
How do scientists think people first reached the Americas?
By land.
Direct democracy was practiced by the...
Romans.
Where were the Aztec and Inca civilizations located?
Central and South America.
What was the Renaissance?
Rebirth of learning in the 1300s.
What countries did the 5,000-mile Silk Road connect?
China to Persia.
The Iroquois were divided into five nations, which were made up of...
Clans.
What is feudalism?
A social and political system where land was owned by kings or lords and given to nobles or knights in exchange for loyalty, military service, and protection. Peasants worked the land in return for shelter and safety.
What was one achievement that the Mayans accomplished?
Created a writing system using pictures and symbols, and they were very good at math and making calendars.
What major world religion was the first to teach monotheism?
Judaism.
Which country led the way in European exploration?
Portugal.
What was the name for a chief or leader in Native American culture?
Sachem.
In what ways did the Crusades help weaken feudalism?
Helped peasants get out of the feudal system, they were able to be free and had no reason to go back. Increased trade and led to a peasant rise in the merchant class.
How were the Spanish able to defeat the Aztec civilization with relative ease?
The Spanish brought foreign disease that the Aztec had no immunity to.
Who is Mansa Musa?
Muslim ruler of Mali.
What did East and West Africa trade?
Gold, Salt, Ivory